Dhaka, April 16 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has extended a formal congratulation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the parliament following his inclusion in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

During his floor speech on Thursday, the chief whip remarked that the premier's global recognition has brought honour to the country.

"He is honoured, which means the country is honoured, the prime minister has honoured this nation," Moni said, as treasury bench members thumped their desks in approval.

Highlighting the prime minister's political journey, the chief whip spoke of his transition from 17 years in exile to leading the country.

"After 17 years abroad, he returned and inspired such hope among the ...